Senior Citizens Council of Clackamas Co. is one of the few non-profit organizations in the Portland metro area serving vulnerable elderly people who have no one else to turn to for help and assistance. Many of their clients either have no families or their families don't get along enough to care for the older family member. A significant number of also victims of elder financial abuse from a family or community member. Director Christi Bird and her wonderful staff are amazing at working directly with their clients in guardianship, conservatorship and money management matters, utilizing other community resources whenever possible.

I am an owner of a private fiduciary company who often refers clients to Senior Citizen Council of Clackamas Co. I have financially supported Christi and her team for years and feel the money I give to their organization really does make a difference to a vulnerable portion of our population that often gets overlooked by our society.

Senior Citizens Council of Clackamas County makes a difference in peoples lives. The staff are very caring and compassionate and work hard to improve their clients lives. They work to ensure that our most vulnerable citizens are safe and well cared for. As a student in the Human Services field, I have see first hand the growing need for this type of agency in our community, and the wonderful work the Seniors Council does.

Senior citizens council is amazing. They not only are making a difference in the lives of those most vulnerable and in need, but do so with compassion and commitment . Without the dedicated staff under the able direction of Christi Bird, many folks would be suffering, struggling to maintain themselves not only physically but also mentally. They make a true difference in the lives of those they touch.

The Senior Citizen's Council of Clackamas County is a wonderful community partner. Our agency has worked collaboratively on behalf of a number of individuals with great success. The board, director and staff are knowledgeable and united in their mission. They are a pleasure to work with and a tremendous asset to the citizens of Clackamas County.

Senior Citizens Council of Clackamas County is a wonderful program who assists the most vulnerable people in our community. Christi and Louise are very knowledgable about the process and always willing to consult with any questions from community or families. Their approach is always with kindness and advocacy for the person they are representing. The community of Clackamas County is very fortunate to have such an amazing program.

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I would love to see them have more money/funds/employees to be able to serve more people in our community.

In Clackamas county, Oregon, the Senior Citizens Council of Clackamas County has a solid reputation for being the non-profit to turn to when a vulnerable senior needs support services (such as help in making out checks to pay bills and balancing a checkbook) in order to continue living independently. The Council has also been willing to serve as a court-appointed guardian or conservator in situations when a senior needs such a fiduciary but has no suitable and willing family member to take on the role. The Council is staffed with a handful of dedicated, compassionate people who work hard to match their clients with the services they need. They believe strongly in treating their clients with respect and providing assistance in a manner that preserves their dignity.

Absolutely a wonderful program with people who are dedicated to assisting the Seniors of our community. There is not another program in Oregon that even comes close to advocating for and assisting Seniors. Without this program, many Seniors and Senior's families would be left to fend for themselves. An OUTSTANDING program run by OUTSTANDING people.

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How does this organization compare with others in the same sector?

Very Well

How much of an impact do you think this organization has?

Life-changing

Will you recommend this organization to others?

Definitely

When was your last experience with this nonprofit?

I've been on the board of directors for nearly ten years. This non-profit represents the finest in not for profit organizations. We have a small staff that does an enormous amount of work to provide services for the vulnerable population in Clackamas County. I'm proud to be associated with group.

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As a senior services case manager, I rely on Senior Council to provide guardianship, conservatorship, and guardianship diversion services to my very vulnerable clients. I appreciate each employees' total dedication to their work. This agency is one of action. The staff attempts to act preemptively rather than wait for a crisis to happen, although crisis often occur. That is the nature of the population that Senior Council serves. I am thankful for all the help and input I receive from the Senior Council staff. Keep doing what you're doing!

I would definitely recommend this organization to a friend or any person in need of assistance.As a care provider i met and worked with the ladies from ''Senior Citizens Council'' very often in the last over 3 years and i am very pleased to keep working with them.I would like to send many thanks to people who sponsor and support this organization. Zena Bolohan owner-operator at Zena's Adult Care Home